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“his first and only love, whom he had adored ever since when? – ever since yesterday, ever since for ever.” quote by William Makepeace Thackeray
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““his first and only love, whom he had adored ever since when? – ever since yesterday, ever since for ever.””

William Makepeace Thackeray

About This Quote

Source Book: Vanity Fair by William Makepeace Thackeray, 1847

A fleeting, obsessive love is described as an ever‑present, timeless feeling.

In simple terms: Intense love feels endless and immediate.

Key Takeaway

Recognize the intensity but keep perspective.

Themes

love obsession time memory

Mood

nostalgic intense reflective

Type

literary romantic

When to use this quote

  • first love
  • day‑to‑day reflection
  • personal journaling

Key Concepts

romantic idealism temporal perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • What does “ever since yesterday” reveal about the narrator’s emotional state?
  • How might this intensity affect future relationships?
A Different Perspective

The description may idealize a short‑lived feeling, overlooking its transience.

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